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| Alternative Names | Thrombopoietin; C-mpl ligand; ML; Megakaryocyte colony-stimulating factor; Megakaryocyte growth and development factor; MGDF; Myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene ligand; THPO; MGDF |
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| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human Thrombopoietin/THPO, which shares 89.2% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat Thrombopoietin/THPO. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of THPO (Thrombopoietin) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-Thrombopoietin/THPO Antibody Picoband® catalog # A03222-3. Tested in WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence at the N-terminus of human Thrombopoietin/THPO, which shares 89.2% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with both mouse and rat Thrombopoietin/THPO.
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 38 kDa; calculated MW: 37836 MW
- Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Applications: WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Thrombopoietin; thrombopoietin. Thrombopoietin (THPO), also known as megakaryocyte growth and development factor (MGDF), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the THPO gene. Megakaryocytopoiesis is the cellular development process that leads to platelet production. The main functional protein encoded by this gene is a humoral growth factor that is necessary for megakaryocyte proliferation and maturation, as well as for thrombopoiesis. This protein is the ligand for MLP/C_MPL, the product of myeloproliferative leukemia virus oncogene. Mutations in this gene are the cause of thrombocythemia 1. Alternative promoter usage and differential splicing result in multiple transcript variants differing in the 5' UTR and/or coding region. Multiple AUG codons upstream of the main open reading frame (ORF) have been identified, and these upstream AUGs inhibit translation of the main ORF at different extent. Functional note: Lineage-specific cytokine affecting the proliferation and maturation of megakaryocytes from their committed progenitor cells. It acts at a late stage of megakaryocyte development. It may be the major physiological regulator of circulating platelets. Reported localization: Secreted. Expression/tissue context: Found mainly in the liver, kidney and skeletal muscle.
Research relevance and current trends
- Adaptive Immunity: Researchers commonly examine how THPO (Thrombopoietin) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Domain Families: Researchers commonly examine how THPO (Thrombopoietin) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling: Researchers commonly examine how THPO (Thrombopoietin) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative THPO (Thrombopoietin) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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